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Beyond the Rainbow Podcast

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast a.k.a. Rainbow Crimes is a show about crimes committed by and against the LGBTQ plus community. Join host C.J. for an array of true crime stories from all over the world, especially lesser known cases. Remember, it"s not a crime to be gay...unless you"re a murderer...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

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27:19

S. 18 Ep. 7 A Simple Robbery Turns Deadly - The...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In 1990, Two men, 38 year old Denny Young and 49 year old Jerry Parker were embracing at a popular "Gay Hook Up" spot in St. Charles Missouri. In the shadows two teenaged boys were lurking. Seeing their marks to rob, the young punks made their move.True Crime Quickie is from England. The Murder of 8 year old Ayesha Chowdhury.Promo for The Final Tracehttps://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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31:16

S. 18 Ep. 6 Murder or Suicide - The Case of Tiffany...

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2025/09/19

18 year old Tiffany Valiente had such a bright future ahead of her. She had a full ride scholarship to Mercy College in New York, thanks to her talents on the Volleyball Court. But on July 12th, 2015, she disappeared from her home only to be found miles away clad only in her sports bra and underwear. She had been grotesquely mutilated by a New Jersey train.True Crime Quickie from Portland, Oregon in 2013. The Murder of 24 year old Precious Jackson.https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesPromo for

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23:01

S. 18 Ep. 5 The Double Murder of Amir and Rabithah...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Amir Issa was an Egyptian/Italian rapper who was also gay. He lived in Los Angeles with his father Shehada and his mother Rabithah. Shehada was not a good man, he had involvement in drug trafficking and had been incarcerated for it. Shehada also hated his son for Amir's sexual identity. True Crime Quickie is from Las Vegas, Nevada in 2023. The rampage of Rosemary Meza.Some sunshine with coming out stories...https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesPromo for And Then They Were GoneIntro: Shire Girl by

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24:41

S. 18 Ep. 4 Black Widow - Joyce Pelzer

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In both 2011 and 2018, seven years apart, two woman romantically linked to Joyce Pelzer would die in Conyers Georgia. True Crime Quickie is from San Antonio, Texas in June 2025. The Murder of actor Jonathan Joss.Promo for: The Final TraceIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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19:05

S. 18 Ep. 3 Serial Killer Gone Wild - Patrick...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Part Two of Patrick Kearney. True Crime Quickie is from Dallas, TX in 2021 (Alan White).Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaPromo for Pod of

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31:57

S. 18 Ep. 2 Serial Killer Gone Wild - Patrick...

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2025/08/18

Patrick Kearney was a gay serial killer operating in the Los Angeles area in the late 60's and 70's. He seemed fueled to kill each time after he and his boyfriend had a terrible fight. Part one of a two parter.Promo for Murder and MimosasIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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24:36

Season 18 Ep. 1 Injustice - The Bernina Mata Story

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/08/08

28 year old Bernina Mata was a bi-sexual woman who lived with a man named Russell. Her and Russell would sometimes hook up for sex. On June 27th, 1998, Russell dropped Bernina off at a tavern. Bernina met a man named John there and brought him home for a nightcap. Bernina and John became intimate and Russell rushed in to put a stop to it. While Russell held John back, Bernina stabbed John and killed him. The prosecutor and jury were biased with the prosecution calling Bernina a man hating, hard core

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7:00

UPDATE - Excess Baggage - The Suitcase Murders of...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/08/01

A quick update to the case I covered a few months ago when I collaborated on Suitcase Murders with Pat of Pod of Terror.Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaResources:https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/an-adult-performer-gruesomely-murdered-two-gay-men-in-their-home-hes-going-away-for-life/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2313nz09zoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

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15:44

July's Minisode Madness - Excessive Force and The...

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2025/07/29

26 year old trans man Aaron Lynch was sometimes prone to mental health breakdowns. He was having one while alone in his family's home on July 7th, 2022. 911 was called and police arrived without a mental health professional. Aaron did not possess a gun or knife but police gunned him down anyway.Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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15:09

July's Minisode Madness: Unsolved - The Murder of...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/07/23

44 year old Gary Raynal's murder in Kansas City, Kansas remains unsolved as does Ken Brennan's, a history teacher in Australia.Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaPromo for Scottish

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15:41

July Minisode Madness - Deception: The Murder of...

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2025/07/16

20 year old Christina agreed to marry her gay high school friend 23 year old Erick so he could get his green card and remain in the United States, in return Erick would pay Christina $15,000. Erick and Christina had lived together along with their other room mate Kailey. But after Erick and Christina's "fake" marriage, Erick not coming up with money for Christina, things went south quickly.Promo for A Hateful HomicideIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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13:51

July's Minisode Madness Road Rage - The Murder of...

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2025/07/09

Two lesbians on a holiday road trip had been dating for two months, when an arguement breaks out and things end deadly.Promo for Castles and CryptidsIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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22:36

S. 17 Ep. 15 The Frankenstein Killer - Allan Grimson

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In the late 90's two young men would be discovered dead. Their heads had been smashed with a baseball bat and each of their bodies would be located exactly a year apart. Allan Grimson was picked up for these murders to which he confessed. Another sailor would disappear 11 years earlier, on the exact same date the other two young men were murdered...coincidence? Not likely. True Crime Quickie from South Africa in August of 2024.https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesPromo for Love & MurderIntro:

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34:51

S. 17 Ep. 14 GREED: The Murder of Jack Irwin

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2025/06/16

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimes71 year old disabled veteran Jack Irwin had a wonderful life in Mt. Baldy, California. But as he was getting older, he was in fear he might need more assistance and purchase a home in Upland, California, closer to hospitals. Upon putting his cabin in Mt. Baldy for sale, he met two lesbians that were interested in his cabin but couldn't afford it. So Jack offered them a rent to own deal that would benefit all of them. Upon moving to Upland, a few months later

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24:31

S. 17 Ep. 13 Bad Actors and the Murder of Lizzi...

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2025/06/06

19 year old Lizzi Marriott was in a relationship with her girlfriend back home in Massachusetts when she left to attend the University of New Hampshire. While attending school, she also landed a part time job at a Target store where she met Kat McDonogh. Kat and her boyfriend Seth, were both actors who were into BDSM. Kat befriended Lizzi and invited her over one night to her and Seth's apartment. Things did not go as intended.True crime quickie is from Mobile, Alabama in 2024 - Tayy Dior

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S. 17 Ep. 12 Cannabalism, A Love Story....kinda -...

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2025/05/30

https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/the-boy-who-became-a-cannibal-6976790.htmlIn the early 2000's two men with dark fantasies would meet to fulfill their desires after the sadist, Armin posted an ad on a Cannibal forum. Masochist, Bernd would respond.True Crime Quickie from Virginia. The Murder Ariyanna Mitchellhttps://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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14:48

S. 17 Minisode A: The Long Beach Lure and Murder of...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/05/20

This minisode takes place in Long Beach, California in 2017. 31 year old Zach Kennedy moved to the Long Beach area of California in 2007 from a small town in Pennsylvania. Zach was hoping to find a community to thrive in, but instead...he found illicit drugs and a party hardy middle aged man with a penchant for younger male addicts. Promo for Autumn's Oddititeshttps://www.patreon.com/rainbowcrimesSoundbite by Courtney of Book of the DeadIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by

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29:47

S. 17 Ep. 11 Mass Shooting at Club Q

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/05/15

On November of 2022, a 22 year old man would enter a gay club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during a drag show and open fire on the people in the bar. 5 people would lose their lives and 22 others would be injured.https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesPromo for The Bell Witch PodcastIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaOpening soundbite courtesy of Jackie, host of Cause of Death - 100 Seconds til

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28:30

S. 17 Ep. 10 The Unexplained Disappearance of Piet...

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/05/06

28 year old Piet Beentjes had just broken up with his boyfriend, his job was in turmoil so he decided to hop a boat ride to the neighboring island of Texel about an hour and a half away from where he was living in Amsterdam. On the island things took a weird twist and Piet was never seen again.Two true crime quickies, one from Indiana and another from the Phillipines.Promo for True Crime ConnectionsIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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22:18

S. 17 Ep. 9 The Murder of Jake Merendino

Beyond the Rainbow Podcast ·

2025/04/29

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesIn 2015, Houston millionaire, Jake Merendino would fall in love with a male sex worker he met in San Diego. This male sex worker, David Meza, was living a double life as he was engaged to a girl of 19 years old. Torn between his sugar daddy and his future wife, David made a choice and in his eyes, someone had to die.True Crime Quickie from Bulgaria.Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David

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